An allegedly speeding Lamborghini driver asked to be “let off as its his wedding day”, police say. Officers say they received four reports about the green luxury car speeding around Bury before they reported stopping it on Saturday October 26. They say that after being stopped the driver could not prove he had valid insurance but gave them as unusual excuse.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Four reports of this Lamborghini speeding in Bury. “When stopped, the driver couldn't prove valid insurance but asked to be let off ‘as it’s his wedding day.’ The driver was asked for valid insurance (Image: GMP) “Greater Manchester Police Traffic had no confetti on hand, so we improvised and threw 6 points at the would be groom instead.
” Officers say that the car was then seized. This comes amid long running concerns about speeding and other kinds of anti-social driving on the roads across Greater Manchester in recent months and years. ALSO READ: Officers police speeding hotspot after residents' concerns ALSO READ: Police catch alleged speeding driver during patrol after residents concerns Officers have frequently dealt with cases of speeding, dangerous driving, drink and drug driving and with uninsured or unlicensed drivers.
Anyone with any further information or concerns can call police on 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, witnesses can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111..